[SenjStevo]

Is there such a thing? For say £200($400)? What are the options for a DAC/AMP (with just digital input) in this price range?

Thanks

SenjStevo

 

[HiFlight]

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Originally Posted by SenjStevo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is there such a thing? For say £200($400)? What are the options for a DAC/AMP (with just digital input) in this price range? Thanks SenjStevo

The iBasso D1 meets your requirements. Cost is less than $300 USD. It can accept coax, usb and optical inputs as well as auxiliary input. It can also act as a standalone DAC. Customer service is outstanding.

 

[Capunk]

iBasso D1 x 2

Add another $25 you get RSA Predator (limited)

 

[davidw89]

Predator has digital out?
What's the next iBasso version that's coming out?

 

[jutski]

iBasso D2 DAC/amp should be coming out later this month,
but I think it only has USB and no coaxial/optical digital in.

 

[Hellenback]

Headroom Micro amp has optical/coax/usb in, as well as a variable level line out.
Oh yeah, it costs more

 

[SenjStevo]

Thanks, the D1 seems to do everything really! Shame theres no desktop equivalent. I dont think the Predator has a digital input and thats a must. The microline is too expensive yeah. Seems like the D1 is one of a kind?

 

[SenjStevo]

Ok so the D1 does seem like a great option, and would probably just go out and buy it if i wasn't torn between getting a better Desktop amp and a separt DAC. I'm gonna buy a cheap transport with a digital out to go with them.

I'm thinking a Original Master would be a good choice if i can get hold of one. But i would consider paying anywhere from $200-$400 on a Amp as it will be better in the long term, a investment so to speak.

I've no idea what DAC to get. Something costing under $200 i guess. If thinking of these purely because of their features:

Dac Super Pro USB
EMU 0404 usb(seems like a really good option)
Diyeden SAVAC04-U(Dunno much about this)

These are the only usb/digital input DAC under $200(£100) i could find.

So to conclude, my question is would a Original Master+EMU 0404 sound better then a D1? And does anyone have any better options for a DAC with a usb+digitalout or the Original Master? I'm using Senn 595s but will probably buy some Grados in the future if that helps.

Thanks